My current and future research interests at the SCBL-RM are on
tailoring biomaterials to support stem cell cultivation and design of
new reactors and processes for stem cells bioengineering and bio
separations. At the moment, I am particularly involved on the
manufacture of nanofiber scaffolds to mimic aspects of the
extracellular matrix, promoting cell-cell and cell-material
interactions and cellular adhesion

I find the projects built on the interface between different scientific
fields particularly rewarding; since they usually lead to significant
knowledge advances and scientific/technological impacts. Therefore, my
research often requires the learning of different techniques and
methods used in chemical, biological and tissue engineering, organic
chemistry, (bio) catalysis, and material science. My past research was
focused on applying membrane technology and developing hybrid processes
for difficult separations. The followed research strategy was a
combination of theoretical mathematical analyses with experimental
validation; resulting in practical, sustainable and economically
interesting technological applications. Applying such approaches on
developing new technologies on the field of regenerative medicine and
bio applications is particularly inspiring for me.